Astronomers and space enthusiasts celebrated a stellar year with numerous groundbreaking achievements in 2024. The most notable highlights include a solar eclipse that crossed North America, marking one of the first sightings of this phenomenon on the continent in over 20 years. Robotic landers successfully touched down on the lunar surface, showcasing significant advancements in … Read more
A major oil spill in the Kerch Strait has caused widespread concern over its impact on the environment. The spill, which occurred two weeks ago when two storm-stricken tankers ran aground, has released tons of fuel oil into the strait. Local volunteers have been working to clean up the mess, with over 10,000 people joining … Read more
Comedian Nikki Glaser took a lighthearted jab at Hollywood stars who supported Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign during her monologue at the 81st Golden Globe awards in Los Angeles. Glaser, 40, said she couldn’t roast the celebrities despite their notable backing for Harris, as they are “famous, talented, and powerful.” However, she added that … Read more
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that enables controlling human body temperature, mimicking the hibernation process of animals like bears. By manipulating the brain’s temperature regulation system, they can induce a state of “thermoregulatory inversion” (TI) in rats, reducing heat production even in cold environments. This breakthrough could lead to controlled hypothermia in humans, improving … Read more
Intel has announced that its Arrow Lake CPU architecture will be integrated into gaming laptops, boasting improved AI performance thanks to a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). The high-end Arrow Lake-HX processors will feature up to 24 cores and 8 performance cores, prioritizing heavy workloads while efficiency cores handle background tasks. Notably, the single-threaded performance … Read more
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is facing trial on charges of receiving millions of euros in illegal financing from Libya’s late strongman Moammar Gadhafi for his 2007 presidential bid. Sarkozy, who has consistently denied the accusations, now faces three months of trial risks further eroding public trust in France’s political elite. Allegations claim that Sarkozy … Read more
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is going to trial for allegedly sealing a “pact of corruption” with late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi in exchange for tens of millions of euros. The charges claim that Sarkozy received cash from suitcases to fund his 2007 presidential campaign, and in return, he would help end Gaddafi’s pariah status. … Read more
Actress Demi Moore sparked controversy on social media after a TikTok video appeared to show her ignoring Kylie Jenner’s attempts to congratulate her at the Golden Globe Awards. However, Moore’s daughter Tallulah defended her mother, saying she was simply being friendly with Elle Fanning and that Jenner did acknowledge her. The video showed Moore greeting … Read more
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has announced that more Android devices will use the MagSafe-based Qi2 charging standard in 2025, as part of a broader update to the Qi v2.1 specification. While not all devices will require magnets, some phones may need cases with embedded magnets for magnetic alignment, earning them the “Qi2 Ready” certification. … Read more
The Triangle is experiencing peak respiratory illness season, with hospitals seeing a significant increase in cases of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu. According to Dr. David Weber at UNC Health, “all three are up compared to a few weeks ago,” with influenza and RSV being more prominent than COVID. Hospitals have reported an uptick in … Read more